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Divide 36/15 with 81/40

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 2 1/40

36/15 ÷ 81/40 is 32/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 81/40: 40/81
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/15 ÷ 81/40 = 36/15 × 40/81
  3. = 36 × 40/15 × 81 = 1440/1215
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/27
  5. In mixed form: 15/27

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